I have a top 3 list going and thought I'd ask you folks what you're grilling on.

Coleman grill-stove. Size of the grill is limited, but it is very easy to store. The down side is that the lid can't be closed while in use. The up side is the griddle insert that takes place of the grill section. It is very handy for bacon, eggs, pancakes, etc. It works great for hamburgers and flat meats like steaks or chops. I don't think that it works as well for chicken parts because of the inability to close a lid on it to hold heat.

I had purchased a CharBroil Grill2Go  X200 True Infrared grill, but quickly realized that it is too big to carry easily, so it is in use at home along with the Members Mark pellet smoker/grill and the Vision ceramic egg grill.

Few versions... 225?

Propane only for this purchase..  Honestly, if I'm going to that sort of flame, I go wood fire. There my Bio-Lite fire Pit shines! Yet not carrying that in the Overlander either.. Space is everything! 

The Coleman 225 Roadtrip is on the top 3 list. I have a Coleman cookstove I have used for many years, so comfortable with them.

We do carry a gas fire pit with little rocks in it in lieu of a smoky camp fire.  It's much easier than smelling like smoke, having to move your chairs, and chopping fire wood.  Runs off a 20# standard propane cyl. or the outside gas port under the trailer.   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KY4S388/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KY4S388/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1   Not good for cooking though.

So Roadtrip 225? If so it's the one I'm looking at. Reason I'm pushing a bit to be specific, and there's several model of Roadtrip now.. 

So far in the Top 3, the Roadtrip 225 is one top. Cost, size for packing, can go either small cylinder or the 11lb I hoe to move up to and cooking square inch surface. If I learned of anyone making perk coffee on it, my research would be over! I am thinking of something like a wok base.. hmm.. 

Let me know if this is the one and your Pro's/Con's on it.

The only downside (con) of the Bio-light pit (besides size) is it does not recharge it's self as their smaller cookstoves do. I get the size and the system they use (I've made a couple), but some is better than none (they didn't even try). That was a bit disappointing. It fit well in the 182 and used it quite a bit then. Once I build my towable for behind the Overlander I will be sure I have space for it. Nice item for Basecamp! Low smoke (I will not claim none) and controllable heat. 

The Coleman 225 Roadtrip tabletop version is climbing the list in second place as of now. I still have the weber Q 1200 in first place, but... starting to get some feedback I don't like. Mainly my nephew offering his to me as he goes and buys the Coleman Roadtrip (different model).

I loved grilling with the Aussie that came with the 182. I can buy a similar unit out of BJ's for $80. That's in 3rd place right now. The Con's are mainly how loose all the parts are and basically reassembling it each time I took it out. The Aussie grill goes for +- $170, that BJ's deal is pretty good! 

Any others out there?

From you I should take the offer of my nephew and grab his! I will say he is a bit of a 'clean freak'... so his hard to clean is probably at a level I've never experienced.. 

Since you've been down this road... Why the Blackstone when you can get a griddle for the others.. Is it just that good? Honestly, I'm very curious! 

Looked at those, but read quite a few pretty tough reviews on it. Mostly the grill melting.. not good. I figure folks are placing griddle plates (or large pans) on the grill grate and trapping heat causing the grill to overheat and melt. That just sounds like a under built grill grate.

I take it all is good with yours.. I have it currently 7th on the list and hoping to find better reviews.. I have not read if you can run it with the quick connect.

Stansport makes something pretty close for a good amount of $$ less, but... no case, no griddle..  

http://www.campchef.com/rainier-2x.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3s_4BRDPARIsAJsyoLOijzyHwisM5yUa0Kpfmmj6UtIF1ibFEjqvb5MBT1kq0ul9cFhAkicaAuItEALw_wcB - http://www.campchef.com/rainier-2x.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3s_4BRDPARIsAJsyoLOijzyHwisM5yUa0Kpfmmj6UtIF1ibFEjqvb5MBT1kq0ul9cFhAkicaAuItEALw_wcB  

As for running with the quick connect, I don't know. I have no idea whether the regulator would work properly if it only had a low pressure input. If you could find a way to pipe directly to the connection without the regulator from the low pressure quick connect, I don't see why it would not work.

Edit: I don't see much difference between the Coleman Grill Stove and the Ranier model linked above. Both look to be about the same in construction, just with the burner at opposite ends.

Don't wish to 'Dick' around with attachments, yet now 3 different appliances is okay. Happy it works for you.. certainly won't for me.. To each there own.

Now I have ordered the Camp Chef Rainier X2. It just fit all the requirements and comes fully equipped (nothing additional to buy) in a case (sack actually). Only 2 items to switch out (not 7.. LOL) either griddle or grill grate. 

I have choosen the Camp Chef Rainer X2. I have several reasons for this but mainly it fits all my requirements, has the best reviews, and am familiar with the products quality. Overall it mets no only the cooking requirements, but the storage as well.

 

Happy campin' to you all! 

The O'lander is now in use as I finish and tweak a few things. First run was up the Maine Sur to West Quoddy. Next is a few runs within my own state. Can't wait to have some Grillin' happening on the upcoming runs. 

I think I could have done so on the truck hood as well. Temps in the upper 90's and heat index hit 109 today and is likely to be over 100 for the next several days.

I will be interested to hear the opinion on the Ranier X2. I would like to see a side-by-side comparison with the Coleman Grill Stove. The differences I saw were a different design for the grill and that it comes with a carrying case. Otherwise, they look very similar and I would expect them to perform in a very similar fashion.

Edit: I finally went on Amazon and checked the ratings. Almost every one who wrote that the grill had melted had abused the grill by putting something on it other than food. In a couple of cases, it was food wrapped in aluminum foil. The complaint was that Coleman said not to use pots or pans on the grill, but did not specify not to use foil. What appears to have happened is that the foil traps the heat and it builds up to a point where the aluminum softens and/or melts. It is likely that the person also was not observing the stove, thinking that the foil packet meant that they didn't have to pay attention to the cooking. These melted grates were something that could have been avoided by following the instructions. I don't know what the grate in the Ranier is made of, but it would also likely be subject to melting if similarly abused. I did read that the griddle for the Ranier is aluminum like the one for the Coleman.

However, it is likely a moot point. From what I saw, the griddle for the Coleman Grill Stove is no longer available so the Ranier is probably the only one with that feature in that size.

Melting is the main reason the Coleman went down the list, second was the griddle (made for that unit) is no longer available. I do wonder why?? Other issues?? Usually what takes a product of the market.

If a grate is going to melt if you wrap your food in tin-foil. That's a bad design/material choice.. That's how we cook out potato/veggie/bacon grilled. Fish is also be done wrapped. I read nothing of this issue with the Rainier. No need for a side by side, that alone sets the Rainier above and beyond.

Glad the Coleman works for you! Happy camping!

Please let me know what the instructions say when you get your Ranier. I read further that the grill for the Ranier is also made of aluminum, so unless they have used a different alloy that is more heat resistant, I would expect the same problem to occur. It is also possible that the lower heat output of the grill's burner helps to prevent this from happening as I understand that the Ranier has one 10,000 btu and one 8,000 btu burner. I expect the grill is the 8,000 btu one. As for the griddle,. like the grill, I have had no problems with it softening or melting. The legs on the griddle keep it higher up so more heat can escape around the edges. I have no idea why Coleman dropped it unless it just was not selling well enough to justify them continuing to make it. If it had been bundled with the grill stove like the Ranier, I expect it would have done better.

If you wrap something in aluminum foil maybe just turn the temp down on the grill a bit, its like baking something in a little oven at that point so it doesn't need to be that hot. Just my $0.02, I'm not an expert griddle user. 

https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/backyard-grill-175-10000-btu-portable-table-top-gas-grill-black-gbt2014w-c/6000200390895 - https://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/backyard-grill-175-10000-btu-portable-table-top-gas-grill-black-gbt2014w-c/6000200390895

To be honest, it works pretty well for $40.  And at that price, I don't care if it gets rained on, stolen, broken.  I toss it in the back of the truck whenever we go and carry a spare propane bottle to use on the trailer (backup tank) or with the BBQ with a converter hose.

I have a griddle as well that sits on it for pancakes etc.